West Virginia University at Parkersburg

West Virginia University at Parkersburg is a 2-year community college with two locations serving seven counties. In addition to associate degrees from five academic divisions, WVU is the only public community college in the state accredited to offer bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration. Although WVU Parkersburg functions under an independent board of governors, it is still an affiliated institution with West Virginia University. Among WVU Parkersburg’s school traditions, the original school bell from the university’s founding is preserved and still used during commencement and other campus ceremonies.

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type

Public

Not for Profit

Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Semester

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

In-State Tuition
In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.

$3,722

Out-of-State Tuition
Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.

$8,234

Additional Costs

Books and Supplies

$1500

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

47%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,730

Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

47%

Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year

$2,487

Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year

$850

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.

25%

Average Loan Amount Per Year

$1,495

Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.

$6,500

Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.